Parental Anxiety

Write a story about a child taken hostage from the perspective of the helpless and desperate parent.

This is an intense situation that plays out the worst fears of any parent. Explore themes of sheer desperation, hope against hope, and endless waiting while narrating the parental ordeal. How does the parent interact with law enforcement or negotiate with the captors? This also thrusts light on the deep-rooted bond between a parent and their child.